Listen to the story of “The Polar Express,” and then help set up The Polar Express American Flyer model train set. Put the track together, set the train cars on the track and use the remote control to blow the whistle and start the train. Open to children ages 6 to 12.

The Syracuse Peace Council will host its 47th annual Plowshares Craftsfair and Peace Festival on Dec. 2 and 3 at Nottingham High School, 3100 E. Genesee St. Admission to the fundraiser is a $2-5 sliding scale (more if you can, less if you can't), free for under 16 and over 65. The complete list of vendors is now available online. In addition to the 120 craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is also a festival, complete with ongoing live entertainment and food for sale from The Mission restaurant. For further information, contact Carol Baum at (315) 472-5478, carol@peacecouncil.net or visit peacecouncil.net/plowshares.

Ring in the holiday season at Petit. Belle Aire plays on 4 1⁄2 octaves of English handbells, performing music ranging from Bach to the Beatles. Bring the whole family for this special musical event.

The Syracuse Peace Council will host its 47th annual Plowshares Craftsfair and Peace Festival on Dec. 2 and 3 at Nottingham High School, 3100 E. Genesee St. Admission to the fundraiser is a $2-5 sliding scale (more if you can, less if you can't), free for under 16 and over 65. The complete list of vendors is now available online. In addition to the 120 craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is also a festival, complete with ongoing live entertainment and food for sale from The Mission restaurant. For further information, contact Carol Baum at (315) 472-5478, carol@peacecouncil.net or visit peacecouncil.net/plowshares.

The Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today Southside Area 3 group will hold a holiday party for its December community meeting. Join the members for food, fun and good conversation during its last meeting of the year.

The meeting will begin with brief Coalition business items and then examine what is happening locally to address the poverty rate in Syracuse. Panelists will include Sharon Owens, CEO of Southwest Community Connections; Ocesa Keaton, administrator of Greater Syracuse HOPE, and community activist Deka Dancil. Small group discussions will follow the panel presentation. Then a large group discussion will be held with final thoughts to be heard from Common Councilors who have been invited to attend.

This beginner-level course to HTML and CSS will introduce you to the basics and guide you while you create a functioning website from a blank page. The course will cover writing valid HTML, adding links and images, applying CSS styles, positioning elements and formatting. The class was made possible through a collaboration with Upstate Interactive and will be taught by Allyson DeSantos. Although it is preferred that you attend every session, walk-ins are welcome. Attendees must have the basic understanding of how to navigate the internet. No registration necessary. Ages 12 and up. This program takes place at Central’s first-floor MakerSpace.

In this session on fraud prevention, learners will identify ways to protect themselves and their personal financial information from scam artists and identity thieves. Learners will recognize the tactics used to steal an individual’s identity, information and money. They will practice resolving identity theft issues and become familiar with the steps it takes to report a scam. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting www.sefcu.com/financialeducation. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Financial decisions you make today will greatly impact your future. When using credit you are spending your future income. This concept will be the backdrop of this session where learners will explore managing credit responsibly, how to obtain credit and the meaning of credit scores and credit reports. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting www.sefcu.com/financialeducation. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

The sale will feature T-shirts, books, jewelry, art and food. Music will be provided by DJ K-Luv. Cost to enter is $5. For more information, email theblackexpo@gmail.com.